About Amy Franko As a sales leader, Amy Franko built a successful B2B sales career with global technology companies IBM and Lenovo. She pivoted into entrepreneurship in 2007, launching a training firm, Impact Instruction Group. Known for her energetic style and practical experience, Amy is a keynote speaker and author specializing in B2B sales and […]
Author Archives: lorihighby
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About James Millar James Millar is the author of BUILDING BRIDGES: The Case for Executive Peer Networks. He is the founder of SkyBridge Associates, a company that designs, creates, and leads the executive peer networks leaders need to build authentic relationships and share valuable insights. Since 2004, James has led more than 150 round-table meetings […]
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About Jill Manty Jill Manty is co-owner of MantyWeb, a 9-year-old web development company based in Houston, TX serving creative agencies throughout the US. She has a degree in theater, is married to her business partner and is Mom to 6 kids. She brings the diplomacy, calm and solutions-oriented mindset she has learned in her […]
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About Pamela Slim What is the Main Street Learning Lab, and why did you open it? “…We really just started to have conversations and ponder, something I know as parents and as mentors. We really have a core belief that for kids especially, that often their vision and their goals in terms of what […]
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About Fabien Edjou What is lean V.O.? “Lean V.O. stand for lean vertical organizer. And it’s a product that I invented and the reason I invented this product was because as a military service member I always wear a belt.” What is Startup Grind MKE and why are starting it? “Well in 2016 I […]
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About Brandy Enger Brandy Enger is a Private Client Executive for R&R Insurance Services. From home and auto insurance to travel and cyber protection, she excels at providing customized insurance solutions for successful individuals and families. In addition, Brandy specializes in developing relationships with clients’ trusted advisors – from wealth managers and bankers to attorneys […]
Social Capital Podcast
121: You never know what the person on the other end is like – with Marty Gilbert
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About Marty Gilbert Marty Gilbert is the Founder and CEO of the NorthShore Executive Networking Group, Chicago’s largest job search networking & coaching company. The organization is comprised of over 4,000 members… there are 5 new individuals each day… & 10 members landing new jobs each week. Marty brings a wealth of job search coaching […]
Social Capital Podcast
120: There’s something about the unpredictability of networking that is exciting – with Katy Osborn
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About Katy Osborn For 13 years, Katy has worked with brands as the client liaison, strategist, copywriter, and project manager. She started in the ad agency world before launching a boutique agency, Amelia Street Studio, with her two sisters where she was mainly responsible for biz dev. Currently, Katy is producing a documentary Head to […]